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EJ06 TLO

2006 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda 370,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 TLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 80,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 73,935 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2014 63,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 53,018 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub badly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,207 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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EJ06 TLO is a 2006 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 70,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ06 TLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ06 TLO registered?

EJ06 TLO is a 2006 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is EJ06 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ06 TLO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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